Leinster Rugby are assisting three senior players who have tested positive for Covid-19.

All three players were tested outside the PCR testing window and are now self-isolating.

Further PCR testing was carried out at Leinster Rugby yesterday morning on 94 players, coaches and staff and 93 tests returned negative results, with one further positive result for a member of staff.

The HSE has been informed in accordance with public health guidelines.

The Leinster Rugby squad will take part in the captain’s run later on today ahead of tomorrow’s Heineken Champions Cup game against Bath Rugby at Aviva Stadium.